DesJarlais backs GOP budget

Democrats slam congressman for supporting rich

11:34 PM,
Mar. 21, 2013

Scott DesJarlais

Written by

Sam Stockard
The Daily News Journal

U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais voted Thursday for a Republican-backed budget plan for fiscal 2014, drawing a rebuke from Tennessee Democrats.

"For the third year in a row, House Republicans have put forth and passed a responsible, common sense budget," said DesJarlais, a South Pittsburg Republicans who represents Rutherford County in the 4th Congressional District.

DesJarlais said the plan balances the budget in 10 years, without raising taxes and jump-starts the economy "by creating jobs and empowering small businesses." He also contended it provides economic security for seniors and ...